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Kobe Bryant posts inspirational message for Gordon Hayward

As someone who dealt with numerous severe injuries toward the end of his Hall of Fame career, Kobe Bryant has an idea of what it feels like to be Gordon Hayward. And the former Los Angeles Lakers star is trying to pass on some of his wisdom. Bryant …

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Kobe Bryant says he would kneel for anthem if he were still playing

Colin Kaepernick has another prominent ally from the basketball world in his national anthem protest movement: The Black Mamba. In an appearance this week on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, retired LA Lakers …

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Kobe Bryant shares most adorable story about his daughter

Kobe Bryant shared a truly adorable story about his daughter during a recent interview. Being called the “goat” in a sports context is one of the highest honors possible. G.O.A.T., of course, is an acronym for “Greatest of All …

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Report: Lakers will retire both of Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers

How good of a career did Kobe Bryant have with the Los Angeles Lakers? Let’s just say the man wore two different jersey numbers, and both of them will be off-limits to future players who wear the purple and gold. The Lakers are planning to hold …

Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant’s jersey(s) in December

You knew it was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers held a ceremony honoring the Hall of Fame career of Kobe Bryant, and it would appear an official date has been set. The Lakers sent a letter to season ticket holders this summer …

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Kobe Bryant issues ambitious challenge for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted a challenge from Kobe Bryant, and he certainly got one. The Milwaukee Bucks forward was challenged by Bryant to take home an MVP award in a Sunday morning tweet. Still waiting for my challenge.. @kobebryant — …

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Kobe Bryant challenges Isaiah Thomas, other athletes in series of tweets

August 24 (8/24) is known locally in Los Angeles as “Kobe Bryant Day” after the two jersey numbers Bryant wore during his illustrious NBA career, and The Black Mamba himself is celebrating it in style this year. Bryant officially launched …

Jeanie Buss compares Lonzo Ball to Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss believes in the Lonzo Ball hype just as much as the rest of us do. In an appearance Thursday on AM 570 LA’s “The Petros and Money Show,” Buss compared Ball to all-time Laker greats Kobe …

Ice Cube hoping Kobe Bryant joins BIG3 in 2018

Could we possibly see future NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant return to the basketball court in 2018? Well, if Ice Cube has any say in the matter, we absolutely will. The founder of BIG3 — a three-on-three league that debuted this year and …

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Jay Williams shares story that perfect illustrates Kobe Bryant’s work ethic

Jay Williams, the 35-year-old ESPN commentator, has turned into one of the best basketball analysts out there. At one time, he was viewed as an heir apparent to the greats. Williams was the No. 2 pick in the 2002 draft. Though his playing career …

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Kobe Bryant visits Chargers on first day of camp in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Chargers had their first official day in L.A. on Saturday, and were greeted by one of the city’s sports icons. Kobe Bryant greeted the team on their first full day of activities, addressing the group as well after their move …

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Kobe Bryant responds to if he is influencing Kyrie Irving

Kobe Bryant has apparently been asked if he had an influential role in Kyrie Irving reportedly asking for a trade away from the Cavaliers. Based on Bryant’s response, we can assume that answers is no. What has been a tumultuous offseason for …

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Dwight Howard claims he never had beef with Kobe Bryant

Revisionist history or not, Dwight Howard wants to set the record straight about his relationship with Kobe Bryant. Responding to a question from a Twitter user on Sunday, the eight-time All-Star center claimed that rumors of him beefing with Bryant …

Kobe Bryant congratulates ‘White Mamba’ Diana Taurasi on scoring record

Kobe Bryant was so impressed with Diana Taurasi breaking the WNBA’s all-time scoring record on Sunday that he is willing to share a nickname with the Phoenix Mercury star. Or, at least half a nickname. Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion, …

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Kobe Bryant would ‘probably’ visit Donald Trump White House if he won title

The question of whether or not to visit a Donald Trump-led White House has been a divisive one in professional sports circles for the last several months, and now Kobe Bryant is weighing in. In an interview with Ben Strauss of Politico that ran on …

Magic Johnson: Kobe Bryant wants to be involved in Lakers rebuild

Kobe Bryant still has no formal role with the Los Angeles Lakers, but according to Magic Johnson, that won’t stop him from offering his input. Johnson, now president of the Lakers, recently told SiriusXM NBA Radio that the organization is …

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